Interim Controller

Interim Controller

We are currently seeking candidates for an Interim Controller opportunity with a highly successful and innovative technology company located in New York, NY. The Interim Controller will be “hands‑on” in managing daily accounting operations, month-end close, labor posting, billing, and reporting responsibilities. Previous experience utilizing Deltek Costpoint and Deltek Time & Expense is required.

This is a 6-12+ month contract opportunity, paying between $80-$90/hour (depending on experience).

Responsibilities:

• Accounting Operations & Month-End Close: Own the monthly close cycle: prepare, review, and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, allocations, reclasses, and reversals); maintain the close checklist; and perform trial balance review and account analysis to ensure general ledger accuracy.
• Balance Sheet & Reconciliations: Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations across cash, AP/AR, payroll liabilities, and accrued expenses; investigate and resolve variances.
• Labor, Timekeeping, & Payroll Support: Manage timekeeping workflows including timesheet cycles, approvals, and corrections; post labor transactions and support labor distribution; troubleshoot posting errors and partner with project stakeholders to resolve time-charging discrepancies.
• Project & Contract Accounting: Support project accounting including charge structure validation and project setup; track and reconcile unbilled/contract assets; generate customer invoices; assist with AR aging and cash application.
• Accounts Payable: Own end-to-end AP processing — coding, approvals, and posting — along with vendor maintenance and documentation controls.
• Reporting & Analysis: Produce and validate recurring reports covering project performance, billing and unbilled status, and AR/AP aging; document report logic and drive improvements in reliability for leadership use.
• Process Improvement: Identify control gaps, workflow bottlenecks, and process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience with substantial hands‑on Deltek Costpoint experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute and manage a full month-end close in Deltek Costpoint.
• Experience administering Deltek Time & Expense timekeeping workflows.
• Experience in a government contracting environment with working knowledge of FAR and DCAA requirements.
• Billing experience on fixed-price contracts including milestone invoicing and unbilled asset management.
• Proficiency with Deltek Business Intelligence (BI) reporting.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation, and variance analysis).
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.